Sec. 5.55. ELECTRONIC PROCESSING OF LICENSES, PERMITS, AND CERTIFICATES. (a) The commission shall expedite the processing of original and renewal applications for licenses, permits, and certificates by using electronic means, including the Internet.
(b) The commission or administrator may enter into an agreement with another agency of this state to provide for the issuance of original or renewal licenses, permits, or certificates through the use of electronic means, including use of the Internet, to facilitate the licensing process.
(c) A reasonable service fee may be charged to applicants who choose to use electronic or Internet service to apply for original or renewal licenses, permits, or certificates, subject to other laws limiting or defining those fees; provided, that no service fee may be charged by the commission or by another agency to those applicants who choose not to utilize the electronic or Internet method to apply for an original or a renewal license, permit, or certificate.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1221, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 68 (S.B. 904), Sec. 14, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 40 (S.B. 700), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Administration of Code
Chapter 5 - Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Subchapter B. Powers and Duties
Section 5.31. General Powers and Duties
Section 5.32. May Require Reports
Section 5.321. Electronic Signatures
Section 5.33. Regulate Licensees and Permittees
Section 5.331. Public Disturbance Reports
Section 5.34. Delegation of Authority
Section 5.35. Issuance of Permits and Licenses
Section 5.36. Investigation of Violations
Section 5.361. Enforcement; Inspections
Section 5.362. Schedule of Sanctions
Section 5.363. Disciplinary Authority of Administrator and Commission
Section 5.364. Receipt and Use of Market Data
Section 5.37. Collection of Taxes at Source
Section 5.371. Proceeds From Contraband
Section 5.38. Quality and Purity of Beverages
Section 5.39. Regulation of Liquor Containers
Section 5.40. Regulation of Malt Beverage Container Deposits
Section 5.41. Alcohol Used for Scientific Purposes, Etc
Section 5.42. Penalty for Violation of Rule
Section 5.43. Who May Hold Hearing; Rules of Evidence
Section 5.44. Subpoena of Witnesses; Witness Fees; Contempt
Section 5.441. Fees and Expenses Paid Members or Employees of Commission
Section 5.45. Proof of Document
Section 5.47. Records of Violations
Section 5.49. Printed Copies of Code and Rules
Section 5.50. Establishment of Certain Fees
Section 5.51. Bookkeeping Records
Section 5.52. Program Accessibility Plan
Section 5.53. Public Interest Information and Complaints
Section 5.54. Resolution of Complaints
Section 5.55. Electronic Processing of Licenses, Permits, and Certificates
Section 5.56. Funding of Texas Wine Marketing Assistance Program
Section 5.57. Marketing Practices Regulatory Decisions
Section 5.58. Internal Affairs
Section 5.581. Disclosure of Personnel Records of Commissioned Peace Officers
Section 5.59. Use of Technology
Section 5.60. Alternative Rulemaking and Dispute Resolution Procedures